1. United Way COVID-19 Community Relief Fund

    Mark Rivett posted March 24, 2020

    Donate to the COVID-19 Community Relief Fund and 100% of your gift will be used to help agencies meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Donor Advised Fund managers are encouraging release of funds to support agencies responding to the COVID-19 crisis. Ways to give include online, stock, DAF, and mailing in a check payable to United Way of Washtenaw County at 2305 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.


  2. U-M asks community to donate gear to protect health care workers and patients from COVID-19

    Mark Rivett posted March 22, 2020

    Drop-off donation site open daily starting Saturday, March 21 at the North Campus Research Complex, at corner of Huron Parkway and Plymouth Road in Ann Arbor

    Read full story at Michigan Medicine

    What to donate:

    New or unused:

    • Disposable face masks
    • N95 masks, sometimes called respirators
    • Eye protection including face shields and safety goggles
    • Disposable gowns
    • Disposable gloves, especially non-latex
    • Disposable surgical caps
    • Disposable foot covers
    • Wipes: bleach or antimicrobial
    • Hand sanitizer

    More specialized items:

    • PAPRs (powered air-purifying respirators) and PAPR hoods
    • Nasal testing swabs
    • Viral testing kits

    What not to donate:

    • At this time U-M is not accepting home-sewn reusable masks or 3-D printed ventilator parts. However, if this changes, an announcement will be made.
    • Donations of other items such as medications, food, blankets, medical equipment or other supplies are not needed at this time. If that changes, an announcement will be made.
    • Monetary donations to support Michigan Medicine COVID-19 operations can be made at http://victors.us/covid19

    When to donate:

    Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    How to donate:

    • The donation center is at 2800 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, 48109 which is set back from Plymouth Road and Huron Parkway.
    • Donors should enter from Huron Parkway and follow signs to the loading dock.
    • Donors will not need to get out of their cars if they prefer not to.
    • Staff will maintain safe physical distance from donors, and will wear gloves and regularly clean their hands.
    • Donors will be asked to provide basic contact information and may request a receipt for their records
    • The loading dock can accommodate donations of all sizes.

    Donors who are not feeling well should wait until they feel better to donate.

    Read full story at Michigan Medicine


  3. University of Michigan Health Professionals Have Been Closely Monitoring the Spread of COVID-19

    Mark Rivett posted March 16, 2020

    Please visit the University of Michigan Public Affairs website for information.

    This is a rapidly evolving situation. U-M officials and medical experts, in close coordination with the state and local public health experts, are closely monitoring for developments and will offer additional guidance to the university community as soon as it is available.

    Please visit the University of Michigan Public Affairs website for information.